Restoration status
Awaiting restoration
Q138 RDS was an AEC Matador rebuilt by Western SMT in the 1950s and rebuilt as a recovery vehicle; worked mainly from Kilmarnock until 1995. It remained part of the fleet long enough to pass to Stagecoach, then had spells at Perth and on Arran. Ran on trade plates until 1/88 when registered Q138 RDS.
It currently carries a smart red livery with funfair recovery lettering.
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- Registration
- Q138 RDS
- Chassis type
- AEC Matador
- Chassis number
- 08533590
- Body type and seating
- AEC Matador
- Body number
- N/A
- Date new
- 1944